Gearing up for Community Day Registrations of units, floats and individuals are still open for the annual Community Day parade on Aug. 17, according to Town Clerk John Myers. Community Day, with a Play Every Day 5K road race, is held in conjunction with the Hollis-Buxton Dorcas Society Fest and the Tory Hill Meeting House […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 8
Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food program. Live music and free blood pressure checks. Buxton bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 17, 5-6 p.m., North Congregational Church of Buxton, […]
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Westbrook hires consultant to gather pool opinions
The city is looking for public input on whether to build a swimming pool, a splash pad, or to not pursue the project at all.
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Gorham schools seek $12 million to fund projects
A public hearing on the referendum will be held before the November voting, but a date has not yet been set.
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Parking garage weathers latest drenching
Minor damage to fire alarm pull stations was reported, but the garage remains open.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 1
Activities at the Common The Walker Memorial Library will host a storytime at the Common at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2. On Saturday, an art bus will be at the Common with free craft activities for kids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Upcoming concerts Vallee Square free concerts continue at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 1
All about sea turtles Kids can attend a discussion about sea turtles, hosted by the Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Marine Mammals of Maine will present the program, teaching about sea turtle biology, ecology, conservation and the threats they face in Maine and around the world. […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 1
Bonny Eagle senior gets Mitchell scholarship Bonny Eagle High School senior Kallie Warner was named to the 2024 list of Mitchell Institute scholarship recipients. She is among 184 students statewide to be given the awards. The Mitchell Institute is a Maine-based nonprofit and research organization founded by U.S. Senator George Mitchell. Its goal is to […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 1
Gray bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 3, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. All-you-can-eat. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under 5. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 6, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Gorham Notes: July 25
Historical society hours Gorham Historical Society and museum will be open from 4 to 6 p.m. on two Wednesdays, Aug. 7 and 21, in the restored Mosher Barn at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, 28 Cherry Hill Road. The society can also be open by appointment by calling the archivist, Kelly Dearborn, at 831-4220. The society […]